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• posted: Mar. 29, 2024
• Behavioral Health,  Parenting Strategies

Raising a child is certainly no easy task. That said, the right approach can make parenting easier, while also ensuring that your child is in as good of a position Read More

• posted: Mar. 13, 2024
• Newborn Care,  Newborn Health Issues

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyous occasion, filled with excitement and hope for a healthy and happy future. However, amidst the joy, it's crucial for parents and Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2023
• Pediatrician

Experience the outstanding benefits of visiting Dr. Anita Henley, a board-certified Royal Oak Pediatric Associates pediatrician. Dr. Henley's expertise ensures your child receives the best care possible. She prioritizes your Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2023
• Pediatrician,  Newborn Care

Welcoming a newborn into the family is such an exciting time, but it is also normal to worry about how to best care for your new little one. A pediatrician Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2023
• Nutrition,  Children's Nutrition

You want your child to be healthy, and one of the cornerstones of good health is nutrition. If your child is a picky eater, likes to eat junk food, or Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023
• Well-Child Visits

Regular well-child visits can help protect your child from serious illnesses, diseases, and injuries by identifying potential problems early. The early identification of medical issues allows you and your child Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2023
• Asthma

Asthma is a common problem in children, and its effects can be serious. When your child has difficulty breathing, it’s scary for your child and for you. Your pediatrician can Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2022
• Nutrition,  Children's Nutrition

Good nutrition is important for everyone, especially children. Your child isn’t through growing and developing. Your child’s body needs help from the nutrients and vitamins contained in foods. Good nutrition plays Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2022
• Sick Child Diagnosis,  Sick Child Treatment,  Sick Child

When your child is sick, you need the expertise and compassion of a pediatrician. Your pediatrician knows how to treat childhood illnesses and injuries and can help your child feel Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2022
• Pediatrician

Royal Oak Pediatric Associates' Dr. Anita Henley offers Marion and Abingdon, VA, and the neighboring communities access to pediatric care. But, you may wonder when you should bring your child Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2022
• Children’s Mental Health,  Mental Health

Adults aren’t the only people that need mental health services. Children can suffer mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and other conditions, just like adults. If your child suffers from Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2022
• ADHD

It’s normal for children to act out. You want your child to test boundaries and show independence, which are both normal milestones in a child’s development. If your child is Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2022
• Pediatrician

Choosing a pediatrician is an important decision that you have to start thinking about, even before you give birth. The person you end up with will be participating in the Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2022
• Fever,  Sick Child Visit

When your child is sick, it’s comforting to know that help and advice from your pediatrician are just a phone call away. So, what happens when your child is very Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2022
• Fever,  Child’s Fever

When your child is sick, it can be difficult to know what to do. When your child has a fever, it can be especially scary, because a fever may indicate Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2022
• Asthma

Need help controlling your child’s asthma symptoms? Your pediatrician can help. We know that seeing your child cough, wheeze and have trouble taking a full breath can be more than a Read More